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Aliro 1.0 Standardizes Digital Door Keys

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Today, 12:00 PM by Rich Brome @rbrome.bsky.social

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has announced the formal launch of Aliro 1.0, a new industry standard for digital door keys. Similar to digital car keys, the technology allows your phone or watch to unlock a smart door lock. Digital keys are stored in the device's native Wallet app, so no third-party apps are required. Samsung, Google, and Apple have all agreed to support the standard, as have many lock companies. The standard is designed not only for residential settings, but also offices, campuses, hotels, and more. It does not require Internet connectivity, so it can work even in underground parking garages and elevators. It supports multiple access modes: NFC for tap-to-unlock, as well as UWB + Bluetooth for complete hands-free access (walk toward door to unlock). A third mode relies only on Bluetooth but is "user-initiated", meaning the user must interact with their phone or watch to unlock. A future version of Aliro will support key sharing. The CSA is the same organization behind the Matter smart-home standard.

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